Herpetology
Academic Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-12-782620-2 (ISBN)
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Herpetology has always been one of the most exciting disciplines of zoology. During the past few years the field has continued to grow, yet it has been plagued by scarcity of comprehensive, up-to-date textbooks containing the most important developments. This timely book fills that void. Through skillful synthesis, the author summarizes the diversity in the biology of living amphibians and reptiles and describes the breadth of current herpetological research. Topics covered include the evolution, classification, development, reproduction, population, and environmental issues surrounding the study of amphibians and reptiles. Designed as an advanced undergraduate textbook, Herpetology is a valuable resource for students, practitioners, and interested amateurs alike.
Dr. Vitt is a reptile ecologist who received his Ph.D. from Arizona Sate University in 1976. He was a Professor at UCLA for 8 years and Professor and Curator at the Sam Noble Museum at the University of Oklahoma for 21 years. He currently maintains Emeritus status. He has had extensive field experience in American deserts and New World tropics, especially Brazil. He has published more than 250 research articles and 8 books. Awards include appointment as a George Lynn Cross Research Professor at the University of Oklahoma, membership in the Brazilian Academy of Scientists, Distinguished Alumnus (Western Washington University), Distinguished Herpetologist (Herpetologist League), and two book awards.
Diversity and HistoryAmphibiansOrigin and Evolution of AmphibiansReptilesOrigin and Evolution of Reptiles
As Predators and as PreyDiet and FeedingDefense and Escape
Life Cycle--Reproduction, Development, and GrowthModes of Reproduction and DevelopmentDynamics of Reproduction
Individuals and the EnvironmentSpacing, Movement, and OrientationHomeostasis--Air, Heat, and Water
Populations and the EnvironmentPopulation Dynamics. Population and Species Interactions
Systematics and ClassificationSystematics-Theory and PracticeCaecilians and SalamandersFrogsTurtles and CrocodiliansLizards, Amphisbaenians, and TuatarasSnakes
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.11.1997 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | San Diego |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Gewicht | 830 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-12-782620-3 / 0127826203 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-12-782620-2 / 9780127826202 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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